GARMIN 010-00564-01 Rino 530HCx 2-Way Radio With GPS/FRS/GMRS | 
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Category: CE
List Price: $535.70
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Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 2381
Color: Silver/ Grey
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 176 x 220
Battery: 1 lithium-ion battery pack
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 2.3 x 7.5 x 1.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: Rino 530HCx
Model: Rino 530HCx
UPC: 753759066857
EAN: 0753759066857
ASIN: B000QJNC78
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| Features:
| • | High-Sensitivity, WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver | | • | Electronic Compass Displays Accurate Heading While Standing Still | | • | Barometric Sensor With Automatic Pressure Trend Recording | | • | Features Built-In Quad Helix Receiving Antenna & Basemap With Automatic Routing Capabilities | | • | 5W Of Transmit Power Using Gmrs Frequency Up To 14-Mile Range |
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Product Description
Garmin Rino 530HCX Two-Way Radio and GPS
Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description Hit the trail in confidence with the Garmin Rino 530HCx, which combines a two-way FRS/GMRS radio with a high-sensitivity GPS navigator. The waterproof unit offers 22 channels and 5 watts of transmit power, so you can contact friends or rescue crews from up to 14 miles away (line of sight) over GMRS channels or up to 2 miles over FRS channels. The high-sensitivity GPS receiver, meanwhile, locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover. The advantage is clear: whether you're traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the Rino 530HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most. The combined radio and navigator functions make the device a must-have for mountain climbing, alpine camping, back-country skiing, and a host of other outdoor activities. 
The 530HCx navigator/2-way radio is compact and lightweight, with a 10.3-ounce housing that won't slow you down on the trail. | Like the rest of the Rino series, the Rino 530HCx offers a unique Position Reporting feature, which lets you send your exact location to other Rino users in your group so that everyone can see your position on the map page. No more worrying about the lagging hikers in your group each time you reach a fork in the trail. Plus, because the 530HCx is a standard FRS/GMRS radio, you can use it to communicate with other conventional FRS/GMRS radios in the area. The 530HCx is also equipped with a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even when you're standing still, along with a barometric altimeter that tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. And thanks to the NOAA weather radio, you'll know well in advance when a storm is advancing. 
Receive detailed mapping information on the navigator's 1.3-by-1.7-inch, 256-color TFT display. | Perhaps the most important feature, however, is the crystal-clear 256-color TFT display, which clearly shows attributes from the built-in basemap, including lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads, and coastlines--in short, a host of helpful details for your outdoor adventures. Users can also expand the mapping possibilities via the microSD card slot, which accepts cards preloaded with MapSource data for your land and sea excursions. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps and the Rino 530HCx will provide step-by-step or turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Other details include a USB interface, 500 waypoints and 50 routes, a hunt/fish calendar, hands-free voice activation (requires separately sold headset), a voice scrambler, and external temperature recording. The Rino 530HCx, which includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that runs for up to 14 hours per charge, measures 2.3 by 5.1 by 1.8 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty. What's in the Box
Rino 530HCx radio, Americas Recreational basemap, wrist strap, belt clip, USB cable, lithium-ion battery pack and charger, MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager, AC adapter, quick-start guide, user's manual.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 43
 W Meyer, Chief Rescue Instructor August 6, 2010
Wesley M. Meyer (NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS, US)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have owned a number of GPS devices and used many more in my career as a rescue technician. I am extremely pleased with the 530Hcx. It surpasses my expectations. Easy to learn and use.
Garmin Rino 530 & 520s July 5, 2010
James Y. Peeples Jr. (Bellingham,WA)
Rino 530s & 520s are a great blending of GPS and FRS radios. Screens are smaller but with good viewable area. Peer to peer positioning is fantastic. Use for both rec and work. Bought 530HCx to use hiking and FD rescue team ops with several other 520HCX. Works well with Maptech TNP for tracking units on laptop.
Pros:Great GPS reception. Viewable screen in sunlight. Good transmit power. Lots of functions.
Cons: Heavy weight with Lithium Ion battery(but neccessary for 5 watt transmit). Menu Items across top of screen very small(unreadable). Radio output volume not so good(suggest using with Motorola ear piece/boom mike). Units are expensive! Garmin has you over a barrel with purchasing mapping sofware for each unit(older topo could be loaded on several units). Alkaline battery packs available as back ups( but drop trasmit power allot).
Bottom Line; I love the unit and have bought couple Rino 120s for the grandkids. Can track them every where and they constantly want me to trade them the 530 for thier 120s.
The best GPS / Radio on the market bar none May 24, 2010
The Blue Max (Stanwood, WA)
We hunt deer, elk and scout year round. Our ages are early 40's through late 60's and we are seasoned successful Gentlemen outdoors enthusiasts. We've all owned other GPS devices and after using this unit, we sold the rest and all own this product.
This unit can poll other Garmin 560chx units. If someone gets hurt, we know their location. It can also be set to have the unit be polled should someone not be able to key up and send their location. For those who have back issues, heart issues, health issues....this is a life saftey device that should be with you.
The radio portion is strong as is all the menu, feature driven options. Some of us are high tech friendly and others are about as high tech as a marble. Everyone can use this once it is set up and it may take a tech savvy person to set it up originally.
Well worth the money speant and I purchased a second one so my wife, kids or buddies are all connected and safe when we go outdoors.
Great GPS/Radio Combo May 23, 2010
Angela Mielke
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased the Rino 530HCx in January 2009. It has excellent reception, even inside most buildings. I have used it primarily for fishing/atv use, and I won't leave home without it. I haven't used the locate feature that much with other Rino users, but a friend of mine uses it for snowmobiling and he says it works great when you are spread out over a couple of miles.
Accuracy has typically been +- 12 ft (3 m) or better when outdoors and I've typically had 7-8 satellites most of the time which is about the best to expect right now with the number of satellites in the sky for the US. This is about the best any brand of GPS will be able to get. The joystick navigation button is very easy to use and the menus are fairly intuitive. I've hardly ever looked at the user manual. The unit comes with a basemap, but it only includes major highways and cities and not much else. I've invested in the City Navigator and Lakemaster (MN) maps. The City Navigator is ok, but if you are looking to use this mostly for highway driving, I would look at the Nuvi or something similar. I can't say how much more fun fishing has been using the Lakemaster map with this GPS. It puts you right on the spot you want to be at with ease.
One issue I did have is that my radio transmission (sending) did not work after about 10 months and also the temperature reading was off as well. I could hear everyone, but no one could hear me. Luckily I was under the 1 year warranty timeframe, and Garmin replaced the unit with a new one. So far so good with the new unit after another 6 months of use.
I've used the Garmin software for a PC and a MAC (currently using this one). I think the software for the MAC is even easier to use yet. Very simple to upload/download POI's and tracks.
Even with the issue I mentioned, it has been everything I was hoping for with a GPS/radio combination. I would definitely recommend any of the Rino units.
Great GPS!! February 17, 2010
N. Brownwood
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love it. Use it for hunting. It's great for plugging all those waypoints in so I can return to exact spots. The maps that come with it aren't great but I downloaded the 2008 usgs topos (awesome). Very pleased. Walkie-talkie combo is nice, I dont have to have a load of devices to carry around with me. And the weather updates are great when camping with no radio or t.v.
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